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Divide 42/6 with 42/10

1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 4 2/10

42/6 ÷ 42/10 is 5/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 42/10: 10/42
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 42/6 ÷ 42/10 = 42/6 × 10/42
  3. = 42 × 10/6 × 42 = 420/252
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
  5. In mixed form: 12/3

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